Suggest Dosage Of Ponstan

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2015

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Wed, 14 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : what is the recommended dose of ponstan to reduce heavy bleeding

Answered by Dr. Soumya (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mefenamic acid - 500 mg 3 times a day

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your needs for reducing heavy bleeding.

Tablet Ponstan contains ingredient called mefenamic acid.

This is used in dosage of 500 mg 3 times a day for 3 days to reduce the bleeding. This tablet to be taken after food.

Let me know if you need any more help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (31 minutes later)

what do you think about taking cyklokapron as in its safety and is this better than ponstan

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Cyklokapron is a better option

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can take cyklokapron . This is more safe and efficacious than ponstat.

You can take cyklokapron.

Let me know if you need any more help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad